DJ LeMahieu

Evanston native and Loyola graduate Christian Friedrich returned to Chicago this week as a member of the Colorado Rockies bullpen. In his first full season with the Rockies, Friedrich has appeared in 43 games and posted a 4.46 ERA in 42.1 innings. He's struck out 35 and walked 12 to go along with a WHIP of 1.465. Colorado was scheduled to be in town from Monday, July 27-Wednesday, July 29, to play a three-game series against the Cubs. Pioneer Press freelance reporter Charlie Clarke caught up with the 28-year-old Friedrich before the first game — and before news broke of Troy Tulowitzki's trade to Toronto. Q: What's the feeling like returning to Chicago? A:...

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